The Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) has announced a new developer release of “Inji Certify” (v0.12.2), an open-source tool designed to enable the issuance of verifiable credentials (VCs).
Inji Certify allows organizations—such as government agencies, universities, or employers—to generate, sign, and issue standards-compliant VCs to users’ digital wallets. The tool is built on open standards, adhering to the OpenID4VCI (Open ID For VC Issuance) draft 13 standard and supporting W3C VC formats.
From Foundational to Functional Identity
This release marks a significant strategic expansion for MOSIP. The platform has been globally successful in providing the open-source “rails” for foundational identity (proving who you are), serving as the basis for national ID systems. The “Inji Stack” moves MOSIP into functional identity (proving what you can do). A foundational ID’s value is unlocked by the functional credentials attached to it, such as a driver’s license, a university diploma, or a professional certification.
Inji Certify provides the open-source issuance tools for institutions to create and populate this ecosystem. It is a key component of the complete Inji Stack, which also includes the “Inji Wallet” (for storing VCs) and “Inji Verify” (for verifying VCs).
The new v0.12.2 release adds production-grade features, including new issuer-facing APIs for integration with external Certificate Authorities (CAs), with workflows for Certificate Signing Request (CSR) generation and certificate management.
The “Linux” for Digital Identity
With this stack, MOSIP is building the “Linux” for the digital identity world—a complete, free, and non-proprietary alternative to the “walled garden” VC ecosystems being developed by private-sector giants.
MOSIP’s open-source approach has seen widespread adoption, with ID Tech covering implementations in Nigeria, Zambia, and partnerships with vendors like Credence ID and TECH5. The platform has supported QR codes for offline authentication and continues to expand its ecosystem of technology partners.
Sources: MOSIP
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
